The big issue in Salem was a casino. Voters approved a non-binding referendum to allow a casino at Rockingham Park by a vote of 4,598 to 1,074. More than an 80 percent majority.

Many of the people News 9 spoke with said they came out to vote specifically because of the casino question.

"I think it will bring a lot of jobs in this area -- constructing it -- and I think there are a lot of people who would love to have a casino close by," said Bob Sgroi, who supports a casino.

Gov. Maggie Hassan supports a casino in the state, even including an $80 million licensing fee in her budget. A bill legalizing a casino is up for vote in the state senate on Thursday. It is expected to pass but may face more of a challenge in the house.

Currently legalized gambling in New Hampshire is limited to charitable games and the state lottery.

"Based on how the economy is now -- we have to find ways to generate money -- it's just not out there. If you go around to stores, people aren't shopping. This is a great way to put money into the town. So I am on board. It may be wishful thinking but it's something," said Chris Weiner, who supports a casino.

Another concern among Salem voters was that if they don't jump on it now, they'll have trouble competing with Massachusetts, which has already approved several casinos.

But News 9 did find one voter who was adamantly against a casino.

"I think it's going to be a day time kind of joint. Too many people. The sewage the traffic. I don't think it will create the business everyone says it will," said Diana Wolnicki.

She calls it a short-term solution to our problems.

"Take wealth from Joe to give Susan. Take it out of this pocket to put in that pocket. Why don't we put something in that creates wealth for everyone, said Wolnicki.

Salem voters approved a non-binding referendum in favor of a casino twice before.

Millenium Management Group, which owns the option to buy Rockingham Park if gambling is approved in the state, released a statement after the vote.

"Salem has made a historically, strong statement to Concord that it's a ready and willing participant for a casino," said spokesman Rich Killion. "Salem also has put Massachusetts on notice that it's deep, strong support of Rockingham Park (that) provides a competitive mix that will be very difficult for Bay State operators to match."